The Aftermath of the Red Sox Collapse

embers of the New York Yankees bullpen walk off of the field after losing to the Boston Red Sox, 8-4, at Fenway Park in Boston.
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From World Series favorites to Major League laughing stock, it's been quite a season for the Boston Red Sox. They started the September with a commanding lead in the Wild Card race and lost it to rival Tampa Bay Rays on the very last day of the season. The team's collapse saw popular manager Terry Francona leave town and general manager Theo Epstein depart to take over the Chicago Cubs.